RE: Pen-Test and Social Engineering

["John" <audit01 () charter net>]

Yes SE has always been standard procedure in all Pen-Tests that I've been
part of or in charge of. 

-----Original Message-----
From: burzella () inwind it [mailto:burzella () inwind it] 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 9:03 AM
To: pen-test () securityfocus com
Subject: Pen-Test and Social Engineering

Hi
In yuor opinion, can a Social Engineering test be considered part of a
Pen-Test?

Thanks

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